Environmental Science (EVS)
EVS 301 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the field of environmental science, with a focus on the contributions from the three disciplinary areas of the biology, geography, and geological sciences. Examine historical and current perspectives as well as problems in environmental science including climate and climate change, the science of sustainability, ecosystem stability and change, pollution, water resources, and environmental ethics. Discuss what it means to be an environmental professional. May be taken two times for credit. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to Environmental Science majors.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: Yes (02 times)
Academic Level: Lower Division
EVS 311 Field Seminar in Sustainability 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Introduction to field observation and analysis of environmental processes and sustainability issues. Discuss ecology, hydrogeology, climate science, energy, and sustainability. Two lecture hours and four laboratory or field laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to environmental science majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
EVS 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Environmental Science 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
EVS 121 Research Methods 1 Hour
2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Overview of the methods involved in research projects designed to help prepare students in independent research projects or internships. One lecture hour and one workshop hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Environmental Science 311 with a grade of at least C-.
Restrictions: Restricted to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Environmental Science 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 331 Research Methods for the Environmental Sciences 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Subjects include experimental design, statistical analysis and modeling, and ethics. Students develop and conduct an independent research project during the laboratory portion of the course. Two lecture hours and four laboratory or field laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Environmental Science 311 with a grade of at least C-.
Restrictions: Restricted to environmental science majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 141 Environmental Science Professionalism I 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines the fundamental, nontechnical aspects of environmental science and sustainability practices through the use of case studies and projects that use interdisciplinary approaches. Subjects may include the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing and assessing environmental science processes, the development of professional opportunities across disciplines, understanding professional responsibilities, applying ethical principles, the balance of multidisciplinary demands in professional practice, and the need for lifelong learning. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Senior standing, Environmental Science 311, and 121 with a grade of at least C- in each.
Restrictions: Restricted to environmental science majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 151 Environmental Science Professionalism II 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examines the fundamental, nontechnical aspects of environmental science and sustainability practices. Focuses on the use of interdisciplinary communication for addressing and assessing environmental science processes, the challenges posed by communicating across disciplines, the development of professional communication and public speaking skills, effective presentation of research, the ethics and practices of peer research review, and effective communication of the effects of environmental science in a global society. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Environmental Science 141.
Restrictions: Restricted to environmental science majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 171, 271, 371, 471 Topics in Research Experience 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Supervised study of selected topics in environmental science by individual arrangement with the instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to environmental science majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 172C, 272C, 372C, 472C Senior Research Proposal in Environmental Science 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Work towards an understanding of the broader literature on a topic, identify hypothesis of interest, design an experiment to test the hypothesis, develop a budget, and write a research proposal. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged as needed.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing, Biology 373, 373L, and Environmental Science 121, with a grade of at least C- in each.
Restrictions: Restricted to seniors in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree program.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
EVS 172D, 272D, 372D, 472D Senior Research in Environmental Science 1-4 Hours
1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours 1.5,3,4.5,6 Lab Hours
Continuation of Environmental Science 172C, 272C, 373C, or 472C. Perform proposed experiment, collect and analyze data, present results, and write a final report. For each semester hour of credit earned, one hour of field work and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Environmental Science 172C, 272C, 372C, or 472C with a grade of at least C- and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to seniors pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division